Description
Every student is unique, but gifted students from underrepresented populations often require special considerations. What factors do you need to be aware of, and how can you meet needs specific to students with diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds?
- Affect (drive, motivation, directing attention)
- Behavior (actions, communication styles and skills)
- Cognition (metaphysical, infracognitive and metacongitive thinking skills)
Presenter Bio
Dr. Richard Cash has worked in the field of education for over 25 years. He has taught at the elementary, middle school and college levels. Most recently, he served as Director of Gifted Programs for the Bloomington Public Schools in Minnesota. Dr. Cash is the president and lead consultant for nRich Educational Consulting, Inc. His areas of expertise include educational programming, differentiated instruction, brain compatible classrooms, and self-regulated learning. Dr. Cash has authored “Advancing Differentiation: Thinking and Learning for the 21st Century” and “Differentiation for Gifted Learners: Going Beyond the Basics” (co-author Diane Heacox), which was a Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Legacy Book® Award winner. He is actively involved with the World Council on Gifted Education, the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, and The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC).
Sara – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
This course was helpful in my learning!
Rodney – Northern Local Schools (verified owner) –
Great Information and very useful information
Norma – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Great course.
Richelle – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Great information was given. Really enjoyed the training.
Leonel – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Good insights from Dr. Cash,
Jennifer – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
This module had very useful tips, ideas and discussions
Pamela – MERCEDES ISD (verified owner) –
Awesome
Becca – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –
It was insightful, easy to follow along, had a lot of relevant information and examples, was applicable to my line of work, and speaker did a great job presenting the information in an engaging way.
EDNA L – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative!
Erin – WORTHINGTON CITY (verified owner) –
Great course!